The Real Greek restaurant chain owner poised to call in administrators
Toridoll, which controls The Real Greek's parent company Fulham Shore, confirmed its board had opted to submit a notice of intent to appoint administrators
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest I can summarize based on recent reporting.
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The Real Greek Food Company Limited has been facing administration-related news in early May 2026. Reports indicate that its parent company Fulham Shore’s Greek chain is undergoing a pre-pack administration process, with a rescue deal arranged by Karali Group (owner of Cote) to save a portion of the sites, while a significant number of restaurants are expected to close. This has also been linked to job losses across the chain. [Source: multiple May 2026 reports, including coverage from The Independent and BBC][1][2][4][10]
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In practical terms, the plan appears to reduce from 28 sites to about 19 under new ownership, with the central kitchen anticipated to close and specific locations yet to be disclosed as to which will stay open. The situation follows a broader restructuring that also affected Franco Manca under the same corporate umbrella.[2][4][1]
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The company’s corporate filings show it as an active entity with a long-standing presence in London, but recent activity suggests significant corporate and operational changes are underway or imminent. Public company records indicate ongoing administration-related discussions and potential asset transfers or site closures, but exact site-level outcomes may depend on the final rescue agreement and CVA processes.[3][5][7]
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For context, The Real Greek operates as part of a larger portfolio under Fulham Shore, which has been adjusting its strategy around its Greek and other brands amid rising costs and inflation pressures. The developments at The Real Greek are part of that broader restructuring narrative.[4][1]
If you’d like, I can monitor for updates and summarize the latest confirmed details, or pull the official statements from the company and rescue consortium as they’re published. Would you prefer a brief update once there are concrete site-level decisions (which restaurants remain open vs close) or a more detailed timeline of the CVA process and ownership changes?
Citations:
- The Real Greek to shut nine restaurants and axe 151 jobs after administration[1]
- The Real Greek restaurant chain owner poised to call in administrators[2]
- THE REAL GREEK FOOD COMPANY LIMITED (company filing)[3]
- The Real Greek owner poised to call in admins for Mediterranean chain[4]
- BBC coverage on brink of collapse and Karali acquisition plan[10]